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Alekon
Developer The Alekon Company
Photograph dozens of whimsical creatures, solving puzzles to get them to strike collectable poses! Then befriend them through unique quests and minigames, from snowflake design, to tuning and playing crystal harps, to organizing parties! From the Steam store page
149 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Sep 30, 2026 · last updated Oct 8, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
96
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136 positive · 5 negative
95% range 92–98%
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Steam's own rating
Very Positive
164 of 172 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What people are saying
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60 of 149 · most liked first[url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/32732116-IndieGems/]Follow our curator page: IndieGems if you like and want to see more reviews like this one. Alekon is a on-rails photo-shooter inspired by Pokemon Snap in which you play in the first person taking photos of the different creatures called Fictions living in their natural environments within the Realm. After you snap your photos, and at the end of each rail path, the computer will automatically select which of your photos is the best…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Playing status: 100% achievement Grindy Achievement(s): No. Optional Achievement(s): Yes (35 achievements). Difficult Achievement(s): No. Guide: [url=https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/pc/307455-alekon/faqs/79334]Click here Intro Alekon is a first-person photography game where you have to explore islands and take photos of the creatures living in them. Fictions, as what the game called them, are going to show up in the hub world afterward, giving you some tasks to finish. Pros: - Various minigames…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ah yes, a strange & beautiful world filled with magical creatures. Sounds like the Pokémon Co. has FINALLY some competition. Sadly, this is the closest we’ll ever get to Pokemon Snap on PC. As a kid, I spent hours on Pokemon Snap and I was more than happy when I found Alekon on Steam a couple of months ago. I think it's really a hidden gem more people should know about considering how GOOD it is. If you like Pokemon Snap but want more freedom to roam around and take pictures without a care in…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Alekon is a beautiful 3D creature collector game in the vein of Pokémon Snap, in which the objective is to take photos of whimsical creatures in order to bring them to life in your collection, and then complete the various puzzles and quests that they offer. Alekon was released on the Steam store around the time when Pokémon Snap received its own sequel on Nintendo Switch, namely New Pokémon Snap and it looks like it manages to bring strong competition to Bandai Namco’s already popular games.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →There are a lot of comparisons to Pokemon snap but this game is so much more. Lots and lots of unique content and characters to befriend. Highly recommend!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →TL;DR: Cute creature collector with a bit of funny dialogues, non-violent quests, many semi-optional timed minigames, and thinly veiled references to alcohol and drugs. First of all I have to say I was pleasantly surprised that the devs took the time to send me a personal message along with their review copy, explaining which other games and which features that I liked made them think I'd enjoy their game. It wasn't really my cup of tea after all, but I think a lot of people would like it…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I highly, highly recommend picking this game up if it even remotely sounds like your cup of tea. Wow. Alekon is such an incredible experience. It's clear to me that this has been a passion project the devs lovingly and painstakingly poured their hearts and souls into. TL;DR: Alekon is jam-packed with extremely refined content, very fun photography-based gameplay (with plenty of minigames to keep things fresh and varied), an amazing soundtrack, smart but not-too-difficult puzzles and quests,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →TL;DR - Not at all what I expected going in. One of my favorite Indie games ever. So many wow moments. Photo collection + Puzzles + Mini games + Amazing soundtrack + Fun characters + Unexpected emotional resonance that is still sticking with me. Overall, super fun, I wish I could play it for the first time all over again. Review: I don't think I can properly explain why this game is amazing without spoiling anything. It's fun for all ages, has clever puzzles that gave me The Witness vibes but…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Super fun twist on the photography game formula with lots of fun characters and worlds to explore. I love that after doing the on-rails guided tours of the world you can then explore freely. The wide variety of mini games and fun story beats also help break up the pace and keep things interesting. The game sounds and looks amazing too! EDIT: Just finished the game and wanted to update that it really just gets better the deeper you go in. I thought I'd maybe grow tired after the first couple of…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Today's under 100 game is... Alekon! This is an on rails photography game, similar to pokemon snap. It's got all the requisite cute little guys to take photos of, but pushes past the pokemon formula by adding minigames and ways to actually interact with the creatures. Check it out!
unlabelledView post →Rating: ⭐⭐ ☆ ☆ ☆ / 5 I think this is a harsh thumbs down but I just don't think the game is good enough for me to recommend it. Let's start with the positives as it's fair to say this game still has a lot of good going for it, but has an awful lot of bad too. Alekon has a nice world created for it with a lot of information about the characters, all with their own personalities. You will discover a lot of that through the photography part of the game, taking photos of the animals doing…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →You can put hats on all the creatures.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Really wholesome game, the soundtrack is amazing, and the progression felt just right for me. Awesome work Team Alekon!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game looks beautiful and has amazing animations. If you enjoyed Pokemon Snap in the past this adds much more than just taking pictures with fun story line and puzzles along the way.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Traveling through Alekon is like traveling through a dream. It's a beautiful fantasy land with wonderful Fictions and beautiful environments to explore. The characters are charming and the interactions they have with the player are ever lasting. For an indie, this game is very clean and very tight. The animations are well done for every fiction, the dialogue is well written, and it's PACKED with content! Every fiction either gives you a mini-game, some cosmetic change, a decoration, a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Overall, I enjoyed a lot of elements of Alekon. One thing I think they nailed and should be given credit for is the monster designs. They sit nicely in a place where they'd never be mistaken for Pokemon, yet hold their own charm. The charm was decreased by their speaking with the players, however. I was a much bigger fan of nearly every fiction before I talked to them and they began their cartoonish shenanigans. However, nearly every gameplay element falls short and actively hinders the core…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've been hyped for this game for a few months since playing the demo, and honestly it took every expectation I had of it and shattered it. I intended to only play it for a little bit after covering E3 to just see what more they added to the game, and I ended up doing a one-shot playthrough of the entire game and didn't want to look away from it. The characters are lovable and just an overall joy to be around, the story keeps you engaged and has a far deeper meaning that just finding out why…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Enter Dream’s Doorstep, the world of your imagination, and meet the fictions that live there. Dull and empty, you are greeted by Japley, the Fiction of Guidance who asks you to share your inspiration to make the world bright again and to find Alekon, the missing Fiction of Creativity! Take photos of Fictions in different poses to gain creativity points and introduce that Fiction to Dream’s Doorstep to unlock their minigame and sidequests, the more creativity you gain and Fictions you take…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I downloaded this game on a whim after seeing some game play releases from the developers and im so glad I did. I decided to open it after downloading to just "See how it starts" and ended up playing for a couple hours. Im not done with the game but cant wait to see the ending. I particularly really like the music and the characters are so cute and i really enjoy each of their personalities, Strongly suggest for a cozy game session.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →When I was told about this game, I will admit that I was hesitant at first, since Pokemon Snap was never my jam and this game looked a lot like an indie Pokemon Snap type game. I added it to my wishlist and when I saw it went live today I thought to myself, "hey, may as well give it a shot". Almost immediately, the relaxing gameplay mixed with the music and art style sealed the deal. The minigames that I have unlocked up to this point are also a lot of fun. So far, just short of an hour through…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's a cute game with lots to do for a great price (£12 at time of writing). The mechanics are smooth, and the soundtrack is amazing. Lots of small extra things are added all throughout the game which keeps you busy, but allow you to play the game at your own pace. Big recommendation if you want a nice slow paced game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you guys like pokemon snap I highly recommend Alekon! I just got it for 3 bucks during the steam spring sale and so far it's been a lot of fun. It's actually a little more involved than pokemon snap is! But yeah, if you're looking for a pokemon snap style game for $3 this might scratch the itch!
unlabelledView post →I haven't played the new Pokemon Snap but I'm fully convinced this is better than it. There's no other way - this takes the photography genre and transforms it into something entirely fresh. Not only do you photograph creatures, you befriend them! And do minigames to help them! And learn about their deepest desires! Oh yeah, and there's free roam once you've met a certain requirement, which is a HUGE help towards completion after a few rounds of on rails. The story isn't hugely woven into the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →An unequivocal delight. The obvious comparison is pokemon snap, but this game is far more impressive in that it doesn't have the reputation and precedent of pokemon to stand on. The creatures here are delightful, original, and full of personality. Moving through the world, and discovering secrets and interactions is engage and fun. The cute mini games and side quests that each creature photographed gives you are just adorable icing on top. Can't recommend enough to anyone who is even remotely…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'll keep this short and sweet. If you're interested in this, there's a strong chance it isn't your first photography game, so I'll just say that the photography element is solid. So what sets Alekon apart (besides its obvious charm, of course)? Two things: Firstly, once you've played every path in a level, you get to free roam that level. No pressure, no rush, just walk around, solve puzzles, and take photos to your heart's content. Secondly, the sense of progression. Every time you take a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game needs more attention and deserves more positive reviews, so here is mine: I recommend this game to everyone who might be interested in or is looking for: an experience in the style of Pokemon snap, but wished that not all levels were on rails taking pictures of different fantastical creatures doing different poses a "chill" experience as this game (aside of the occasional so far optional mini-game) is quite relaxed figuring things out, like what needs to be done…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Alekon is a very vibrant On-The-Rails Creature Photography Game following in the footsteps of games like Pokemon Snap. It is separated into 4 different world biomes, each with 3 separate tracks which are unlocked by puzzling through the environment. After exploring all 3 tracks of a world, you are let loose to wander these worlds yourself, which is where Alekon really shines. The worlds are colourful and vibrant, with plenty to explore and with puzzles galore. The creatures that inhabit these…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Alekon is literally a bargain, it is quite nicely done in every aspect and despite of having some gameplay mechanics that could be repetitive at first the game manages to refresh them by throwing at the player new ideas or special situations that keep your interest on the development of the history and the characters (they are quite awesome, and contain a lot of interesting things to investigate). Visually is perfect as it provides cohesion to the elements and help to give the game a pretty…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →IN ONE HOUR Playing another game from my Steam Library: Alekon! It's a rail photography game a la Pokémon Snap :P Starting with Tomodachi Life again :3 www.twitch.tv/monocles #vtuber #envtuber #alekon #tomodachilife
unlabelledView post →Sometimes you swear a game was made specifically for you and you just start crying. Alekon looked like Pokemon Snap, and it pretty much was. I thought the on rails levels were short, then my mind was blown when I got to live out my childhood dreams of being able to walk off track and take my perfect pictures. And there were secrets just off the track waiting for you. I love you guys so much for making this, thank you. I loved the additional little quests for all the creatures you took pictures…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I was so excited when this released after falling in love just with the demo! And as I expected, this game is amazing, I can feel the love the dev's poured into it, it feels like such a polished and fresh gaming experience, with so much content! I love all the quirky customisation options - they didn't need to add them in for it to be a good game but they did anyway! All the "fictions" are so fun, full of character and a pleasure to photograph and interact with, the controls feel smooth and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Alekon is a beautiful game centered about taking pictures of the various Fictions that live in the world. Each Fiction has its own personality and preferences, and each one has its own minigame! Some of these minigames are quite easy, while others can be a little bit frustrating if you don't quite manage to grasp the mechanics (like me not being able to play pong, but I'm sure that's just my lack of skill and not the game's fault ;) ) It's a nice casual game and the completionists out there…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Alekon is a ripoff of an old Nintendo game called Pokemon Snap! Where you take photos of pokemon. This is very similar thematically, you wander around, take photos of pokemon, and play minigames with them to get them to different poses so you can collect all the photos you need. It's family friendly but certainly not wallet friendly for what you get for the whopping $16 USD price tag. One important note is that even though this is an amateur project, it does seem to be sincerely and…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I love-hate Alekon I’ll explain this later. For start let’s with what Alekon is. It’s a game of pictures. You get around making pictures of cute creatures. So yes, it’s like Pokemon Snap (not gonna lie, I bought it couse it was cheaper than that game). The story in here is… well… it exist. No masterpiece but at least it’s in tune with the game. You need to spark creativity and meet Alekon at the end. Going around, snapping pictures is fun. Progression is done well too. You need to solve…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →indie Pokemon Snap clone Less emphasis on getting better pictures, but taking pictures of the fictions in all their different poses. Unlock multiple routes, and then eventually gain the ability to free walk the areas. Taking pictures of fictions lets them join your overworld, and then you can do multiple... mini games? Activities? Side quests for them? They're not always captivating, but there's a ton of variety. I beat the game in 6-7 hours. Would recommend.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very fun game similar to Pokemon Snap that kept me entertained for 20h. Pros; - You get 50+ unique monsters (or "Fictions") across 4 different worlds. - Each world has 3 different "on-rails" route, plus an unlockable "wander" mode in which you can roam freely through the whole map (to unlock wander mode, you just need to play on each of the 3 on-rails routes). - You can do some optional quests and minigames with the Fictions you meet (and most of them are very nice). - It's also full of lore…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →One of my fondest childhood memories are the summer vacations I spent playing Pokémon Snap on my Nintendo 64, replaying the courses over and over in pursuit of the perfect picture, and wracking my then prepubescent brain over the few creatures I had yet to find. A couple of years ago, the question randomly popped into my head: Are there more games like this? Ever since, I've been trying to find as many of these photo games as possible, and I was smitten when I randomly found Alekon on Steam and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you like the concept of Pokemon Snap, give this game a try. It basically took the idea of Snap and iterated on it. It is clearly inspired by Snap, but is not a 1 for 1 copy and does some of it's own stuff, but is still a game about just taking pictures of cute creatures, called Fictions, in varying poses and being graded on them.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A very very fun game which definitely needs more of it's type in existence on PC. It's more than worth it's price in fun, the creatures are charming and funny. Unlocking things in the hub feels very rewarding and each fiction you meet gives you a quest with some form of reward. The maps are very cool and have a few paths each, finally allowing you to free-roam and get better shots of the beasties within as well as allow you access to some additional puzzles and places. If anything is bad…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game was reviewed using Version 1.0.4, and revised following the release of Version 1.2. Your experience on future versions may vary. Short Answer: A whimsical on-rails (and off-rails) photo-shooter that iterates and improves on genre entries before it to make an incredibly entertaining experience. Addictive gameplay, colorful characters, a heartwarming story, and a nostalgic charm throughout, with an attentive dev team that addressed most of my criticisms during my playthrough and the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My husband bought me this game and All I can say is wow. This game is wonderful its Cute, Fun, and has quickly become one of my favorite games. Hands down the best photography game out there.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great game with a lot of content, beautiful music, and fun achievements. The story is heartwarming and there was clearly a lot of love put into this game. There is quite a bit of creatures, and thought was put into fleshing them out; from how they interact with each other, their sounds, what their vision looks like, what they eat, their latin names, and more. Overall a great underrated game!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Overall this was a solid game. It definitely feels a like playing Pokémon Snap, though this game does put additional focus on story, exploration, puzzle solving, and minigames.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game that gave me depression & the game that cured that depression #BuddySimulator1984 #Alekon
unlabelledView post →Great game for scratching the Pokemon Snap itch, but with its own personality. Extremely cosy and lots of fun trying to check off the different poses for each creature in each level. After you've done the on-rails segments, you unlock the Wander mode for each stage too so you can go at your own pace. Highly recommend for anyone looking for low stakes cosy fun!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's like Pokemon Snap, but genuinely better!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Alekon takes the foundation of something like Pokemon Snap and neatly adds on its own identity, ideas, and a few layers of convenience(such as not being restricted to New Pokemon Snap's obnoxious system of only letting you submit one photo of each Pokemon despite needing 4 different poses) onto it to create a short but ultimately very sweet photography game. Not only can you go out on a preset path through the levels, but playing on every route unlocks the ability to freely wander around to…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A beautiful, fun, and creative take on the Pokemon Snap style game. There are tons of fun mini games to play, as well as the option to free-roam the levels once you have photographed enough "fictions" both of which make the game very interesting.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Such a fun and cute game, discovering all the different creatures and their different poses made me so excited each time to play the next area. Definitely recommend to anyone wanting a casual and visually pleasing game to play.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Overall impression 3.7 out of 5. Each section of Alekon starts off as an on rails photo safari that introduces you to the fictions you will getting to know. By solving basic puzzles, while riding, and taking photos you unlock new paths and zones to explore. Alekon is cute, fun, and does not demand a lot of your time. The on rails safaris are fun, but the real magic with the game starts when you get the ability to wander around the various locations on your own. Being able to get closer to the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I love this game. The collecting. The helping of cute creatures. It's a great game!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My initial assumption was "Pokemon Snap but with minigames," but that isn't quite accurate. Alekon doesn't have the focus on tight mechanics that Snap does -- none of the repetition of levels to learn movement patterns, or getting ever so slightly better shots to maximize scores, or finding new interactions over time. However, it makes up for that with pure charm and positivity. Alekon is unabashedly cheerful and is a real delight to experience. The emphasis on "creative" activities is a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Do you want to play Pokemon Snap, but don't want to pay $60 and are fine with a lower-graphic alternative with a "free-roam" mode? Then get Alekon. So far I love how they've done everything in this game, but the free-roam when you unlock and go through all the paths is definitely my favorite. This little gem needs more attention
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This was so much fun! Love all of the adorable creatures and amazing music!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fantasic little pokemon Snap-like game. Gradually unlocking gear and upgrades by completion Quests and minigames makes it fun to explore previous areas. The presentation is cute and interface is minimalistc. Writing is cute and entertaining. If you like relaxing games where you can take your time this is recommended. You will meet many funny and memorable friends <3
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you like taking pictures of cute mons, then this game is pretty nifty. But if you also like immersing yourself in a fun and creative world with unique characters, helping others with their problems, jamming music, and silly customizables, then this game is an absolute treat.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is precious in so many ways: -Adorable cartoon-ish 3D style -An interesting mix between collectathon photo-taking and mini-games -Charming cast of colourful creatures -Low stress gameplay -Excellent soundtrack Just a completely pleasant experience all round :D
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →"Alekon" is a nice little game by a very small team that takes the formula of the N64-FPS-on-rails-shooter "Pokemon Snap" and sprinkles it with a lot of customisation, unlockables and minigames. You arrive at the realm of imagination and revert its apathetic state by reframing its denizens, capture them in diffent activities and doing quests for them. The world is quite whimsical and the creatures (while feeling a little bit bland sometimes) are charming, there is a free-roaming option of…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fun and varied with lots of options (eventually) in taking and modifying the pictures. Only downside is that the rythm games feels off an getting a perfect score on certain photos was incredibly fiddly since it was hard maxing out the angle score on some.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →such a wonderful gem! after finishing new pokemon snap i was itching for more photography games, and this plays very similar to pokemon snap but with a bunch of added features, namely free roam and tons of minigames! the core formula has you moving along rails to snap pictures of various creatures, and you can throw food to alter their behaviours. i absolutely adore the free roam mode and it's everything i wanted in pokemon snap. you get to go off the track and completely explore the large open…
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